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DULIEU: No stone left unturned

Coventry City chairman Ken Dulieu has insisted that he and Andy Thorn are doing all they can to bring in players on loan. Following the departures of Keiren Westwood, Aron Gunnarsson and Marlon King amongst others in the summer, and only Joe Murphy, Chris Dunn and Cody McDonald joining the ranks, the Sky Blues are … Continue reading

Eastwood told he can leave

Coventry City manager Andy Thorn has told Freddy Eastwood he is free to find a new club. Manager Andy Thorn admits it’s time for the Sky Blues striker to move on after a disappointing start to his fourth and final season at the Ricoh Arena. “I have had a chat with him and told him … Continue reading

New scan for Cranie

Coventry City defender Martin Cranie is to undergo a second scan following the rib injury he picked up in the weekend’s game at Oakwell in the 2-0 loss to Barnsley. Cranie, who joined Coventry City in August 2009 suffered the injury in the first half of the game on Saturday, and is still in pain … Continue reading

Michael Kightly available

Winger Michael Kightly remains available for a loan move away from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kightly was close to joining struggling npower Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan; however Sunday’s departure of manager Steve McClaren has scuppered the move. After a long injury absence, Kightly is looking for competitive action, and with Coventry City … Continue reading

CCFCtv Fantasy Football

The CCFCtv Fantasy Football League is here!! Come and join in the fun ABSOLUTELY FREE here! The only league rule is that your team must contain at least one Coventry City player but this rule is not specific to position. Come and join other Sky Blues fans and see if you can come out on top! … Continue reading

Big Match preview; Leicester City (H)

  Venue: Ricoh Arena Competiton: npower Championship Date/Kick off: Saturday August 6th, 12:30pm Sky Blues manager Andy Thorn will be without striker Freddy Eastwood, who has been ruled out after picking up a hamstring strain during the 3-0 loss to Norwich last Saturday. Despite Thorn’s best efforts, Marlon King, Keiren Westwood and Aron Gunnarson have … Continue reading

Tribute to a Legend

Coventry City legend Jimmy Hill was paid the ultimate compliment at the Ricoh Arena yesterday as the club unveiled a 7ft bronze statue of the former Sky Blues’ Chairman and manager. The 7ft bronze figure, paid for by fans and local businesses, is a tribute to Jimmy’s successful time as the club’s manager in the … Continue reading

Carsley appointed U18 coach

COVENTRY City Football Club have appointed former player Lee Carsley as the club’s new under-18s coach. Carsley, who captained the Coventry City first team for the 2011/12 season, takes up his new role with the Coventry City Academy from Monday, July 25 after calling time on his playing career. The former Republic of Ireland international, … Continue reading

2011/2012 Squad numbers announced

Coventry City have announced the 2011/2012 squad numbers list. Goalkeeper Joe Murphy has taken up the #1 jersey with fellow new ‘keeper Chris Dunn taking 13. Lukas Jutkiewicz has taken Marlon King’s #9 whilst Gary McSheffrey moves from 19 to 11. Carl Baker has also changed from 18 to 8. 1 – Joe Murphy 2 … Continue reading

THORN: Clingan wants to stay

Coventry City manager Andy Thorn has dismissed further reports that Leeds United are to make a £1m pound bid for captain Sammy Clingan. Reports have been circling for the past week that the West Yorkshire club were planning to swoop for City’s Northern Irish international, who only has one year left on his contract at … Continue reading